“Write it down. Written goals have a way of transforming wishes into wants; cant’s into cans; dreams into plans; and plans into reality. Don’t just think it – ink it!” – Unknown
But dreams? Could it be true? BUT OF COURSE! Dreams are simply goals without timeframes and my bucket list is just that. 100 dreams – some much bigger than others – of things I wanted to do/see/experience/have before I die. And this bucket is gettin’ crossed off…
#29 – Weekend getaway to Portland Oregon – WOOT WOOT!
In my dreams, I imagined going to Portland to see heaps of bikes and experience the coolest farmer’s market i had heard of. It got even better when Jo was up for an adventure! Two chics, two dogs, camping stuff (just in case we felt inspired to sleep in a tent, ya know) and a simple agenda: cross something off of our bucket list.
The Best of the Farmer’s Market – definitely vying for “Best Farmer’s Market, ever!” :
1. Berries GALORE. Everywhere, every variety, big and juicy.
2. Two Tarts is actually 6 chics who make delicious basil macaroons & other sweet treats.
3. Dudes buying fresh flowers? Hollla! (And check out those peonies!)
4. Beans, Beans, Beans!
5. Fresh Walnuts - straight from the tree. (Also got a lesson in how these lil nuts grow!)
6. A lil quotation inspiration at the fresh pasta stand? Naturally!
7. The MOST delicious fresh bread we have ever tasted! Baker: "well, that is what happens when you bake it in the morning"
8. Portland Recycles!
9. Homemade IceCream Sandwiches should obviously be at every market!
10. The Bucket is Fillin' Up: #29 - CHECK!
Other very honorable mentions of awesomeness in Oregon:
* Ace Hotel – the most charming boutique hotel i’ve ever stay at.
And they allow dogs!
* Stumptown Coffee – really darn delicious!
* Astoria – cutest lil quaint town, with a great bike shop, an awesome coffee shop and a farmer’s market the day after Portland’s! Jo purchased a new road bike here – cross that one off the bucket list!
* Seaside Beach – Beautiful! AND, dogs can run free! (Watch out for Clammers on your morning barefoot run, don’t mind if you do!)
The Perfect Picnic!
Best Adventure Buddies!
* Did i mention no tax? Holla!
It was the most perfect weekend – Girl’s Weekends just might have made the annual requirements list! And JoJo is definitely my favorite adventure buddy! Running bare foot on the beach, drinking Starbucks for dinner and driving 6 hours “just because”….thanks girlfriend!
